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TMJ Therapy

Treatment for acute pain:

Warm, moist heat for 5-10 minutes for 5 times a day

600 mg (3 tablets) Ibuprofen 4 times a day for 3 to 5 days

Soft diet, no gum chewing and non-eating activities (i.e. nail biting)

Flexeril muscle relaxant

Treatment for long term pain relief and prevention:

Occlusal Analysis Records to determine cause of problem

Likely full mouth of equilibration / bite balancing

Fabrication of an occlusal guard